I've been divorced for a year and I gotta tell you, it's the most stress I've been through in my life. I don't see my kids nearly as much as I want and I've been having blackout panic attacks off and on. Been hospitalized twice and two suicide attempts....not exactly living the dream.

"My father alway told me, never punch anyone unless you're absolutely sure you can get away with it."

Ask yourself some questions?Would you want to give your kids to someone with that track record over the last year?While seeing your kids is important, is it important enough for you to straighten up and pull your shit together? Or are you just going to make excuses and blame others?

Everyone has problems...stop holding pity parties for your failures and concentrate on the actions that will put you in a better position to request more time with them.